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The International Development Society (IDSOC) at the University of Guelph is a club that represents the interests of undergraduate students enrolled in International Development Studies.

01/13/2025

Calling all First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Black students! The Open Doors Program is your chance to receive a $1,000 Research Honorarium for participating in a faculty-supervised independent research project at the 4000 level. This includes independent studies, research projects, directed readings, and honours thesis courses.

This program is designed to help you build essential research skills and prepare for success in graduate studies. Plus, students who pursue a master’s degree at the University of Guelph in the thesis or major research project (MRP) stream may also qualify for a Graduate Entrance Scholarship.

For the 2024/25 academic year, applications are open to those who are registered in or have completed a faculty-guided independent research project for credit in F24, W25, or S25 semesters.

Deadline: Submit your application by March 30, 2025!

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—start your journey to academic excellence today! Learn more at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/aid/open-doors

10/23/2024

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s executive team — a passionate and dedicated group of students committed to making a positive impact through advocacy, education, and community engagement. ✌🏻🌎

Whether we’re organizing events that spark important conversations or advocating for global justice, our team is ready to lead meaningful change on and off campus. 📚

Stay tuned for our upcoming initiatives and events!

10/20/2024

A degree in International Development opens up a world of exciting and impactful career opportunities!

Whether you’re passionate about diplomacy, global development, human rights, or sustainability, there are so many ways to make a difference on a global scale.

Swipe to learn more!!

10/11/2024

Today is International Day of the Girl, a reminder of the strength, courage, and leadership girls bring to the world. 🌍✨

But they face barriers—violence, discrimination, lack of education—that we must tear down. When we invest in girls, we invest in a future of equality and justice. Let’s amplify their voices and protect their rights so they can change the world.

10/07/2024

Do you know about the annual Hopper Lecture?

This year, hear reflections from guest speaker Nanjala Nyabola, an independent writer and researcher based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this talk Nyabola gives insight and stimulates thought around the language and metrics that will define our digital future.

Event details:

Restless Earth - Money, digital technology and political entropy around the world.
Date: October 9
Time: 4 to 6pm

Virtually and in-person at the University of Guelph OVC’s Enhanced Clinical Learning Addition (ECLA) Room 1720

Learn more and register: Link in Bio or visit uoguel.ph/
Hopper-2024

Hosted by the Guelph Institute of Development Studies and sponsored by the International Development Research Centre.

09/30/2024

🧡 On this Truth and Reconciliation Day, IDSOC recognizes the importance of honoring survivors, remembering those lost, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities. Let’s reflect, learn, and continue to take action towards meaningful change. 🧡

02/10/2023

What time is it? It’s time for MERCH!
It’s finally arrived, your 2023 IDSOC merch! We’re so excited to offer…
-Two crewnecks, either grey or white [SIZES: small-4XL] $25 each
- Two totes, black or white. $18 each.
-Two hats, black or white [One size fits all but they are adjustable] $10 each
Each item is designed with our logos, swipe right to see!
The link in the bio is LIVE now, and you have until Saturday, February 18 to buy!!

02/09/2023

Are you hungry and stressed out???
Well IDSOC is so excited to announce our stress buster event- Lunch and Lounge!
Join us next Wednesday, February 15 to just have a relaxing afternoon with your IDSOC execs.
There will be free food and drinks, although you’re free to bring your own food and just hang out with us :)
Location- Mackinnon 9th floor
Time- 1:00-2:30pm
We hope to see y’all there

02/08/2023

11/24/2022

Come one, come all!
IDSOC is so excited to announce our next event- Exploring NGOs, created in partnership with .kuwait
Join us next Wednesday, November 30th to hear from phenomenal guest speakers from Canada Kuwait Aid Network and The SEED about their experiences working in the non profit field.
(You read that right, free food, coffee, activities, learning and networking!)
Kindly RSVP on gryphlife at your earliest convenience
💜📚🌎

10/28/2022

IDSOC is hosting our first social of the year this Wednesday! Everyone of all programmes, ages, sizes, spice preference, location and/or university year is welcome to come and join us or even just stop by for a few minutes! This is a ZERO commitment event, register and don’t show up if you’re feeling ghostly for Halloween or just show up on the day! Just going to be a fun evening and a good opportunity to meet some nice new people and also get free food, c ya there!! ❤️ idsoc xox

04/01/2022

SWEATERS ARE IN 🥳🥳

To everyone who ordered a sweater we will be doing pick ups next week (April 4-7) on the 8th floor of MCKN in the IDSOC office!!!

Come get your sweater any of these days/times…
Monday: 10 am - 2pm
Tuesday: 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday: 11:30 am - 2 pm
Thursday: 11:30 am - 3 pm

Address

50 Stone Road E
Guelph, ON
N1G2M7

Website

https://gids.uoguelph.ca/current-students/undergraduate-students/international-development-society-idsoc

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